Tree Care in Glen Ellen, CA

If you're looking at a mature tree in your Glen Ellen yard, you're likely looking at a decision made in the 1950s or 60s. Many of the trees planted then were chosen by builders for fast growth and instant shade, not for long-term health or compatibility with our specific Sonoma County conditions. This is why you see so many large, problematic Blue Gum Eucalyptus or structurally weak Monterey Pines in older neighborhoods. These species have aggressive root systems or brittle wood, creating liabilities as they age. A tree's problems often start internally, years before you see dead branches or cracks. We use tools like sounding with a mallet to listen for the hollow thud of decay that a visual inspection would miss, because you can't see inside a tree from the outside.